Move Fast and Break Things

Move Fast and Break Things by Jonathan Taplin offers an incisive examination of the rise and dominance of modern technology monopolies. Focusing primarily on the immense power amassed by online giants such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon, the book traces how early hopes for a decentralised, open web were reshaped over several decades.

Taplin explores how major digital platforms have transformed the creative landscape, influencing how music, news, books, and film are funded, shared, and consumed. Through this analysis, he considers the wider consequences for cultural industries, privacy, and democratic institutions, illustrating how corporate consolidation in the digital era affects creators and citizens alike.

Written in clear and engaging prose, this volume is well suited for students of media and technology, professionals working in the arts, and general readers in Uganda who want to understand the economic and social mechanisms behind the platforms they use every day.